Levemir (insulin detemir) is an effective, long-acting insulin that provides all-day sugar control, but there are similar medications that can be used instead.

Insulin is the most effective blood sugar lowering medication, as it lowers A1c (average blood sugar over time) up to 2 or 3%. When used correctly, it'll prevent the harmful effects of high blood sugar levels on your organs and blood vessels.

Levemir (insulin detemir) is a long lasting insulin that provides consistent, all-day blood sugar control with less risk of low blood sugar.

Doses can be easily adjusted to make a customized regimen that's tailored to your body's needs.

Starting insulin early in the treatment of type 2 diabetes can maintain your body's insulin producing cells and slow down disease progression.

Levemir (insulin detemir) can be used in people with liver or kidney problems.

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Levemir (insulin detemir) is a long-acting insulin medicine for diabetes. It acts like the insulin that your body naturally produces to process sugars and fats, and it keeps your blood sugar stable throughout the day.

Risks and Warnings for Levemir (insulin detemir)

Very low blood sugar is life-threatening. Understand how your body warns you of low blood sugar, this may include fast heartbeat, sweating, pale skin, shakiness, confusion or irritability. Make sure you have access to easy sugar sources to treat low blood sugar episodes.

Pharmacist Q&A

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Reviewed LevemirSupposed to make you gain less weight than NPH. Had to do 22 units more per day(72 units total), gained 8 lbs, average readings 170 to 190 in am. Absolutely ineffective and worthless. 3X more expensive than NPH.